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Poetically Yours

Northern Public Radio

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Get ready to hear from northern Illinois’ “prose pros." Hosted by WNIJ Arts Reporter Yvonne Boose, you will hear voices from northern Illinois poets as they share their words about the world around them. If you would like to submit a poem for consideration, please send submissions to yboose@niu.edu

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Teachers' Lounge

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Host Peter Medlin connects with teachers, students and leaders in education as they discuss the biggest issues impacting classrooms.We want to hear your experiences as an educator. Send us a note to teacherslounge@niu.edu

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Sessions from Studio A

Northern Public Radio

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Sessions from Studio A is a local program dedicated to showcasing regional and touring musicians, featuring performances recorded in WNIJ's own Studio A in DeKalb and hosted by Spencer Tritt. Have a band you'd like to hear on Sessions from Studio A? Send us your suggestions: sessions@niu.edu

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Perspectives

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Perspectives are commentaries produced by and for WNIJ listeners, from a panel of regular contributors and guests. If you would like to submit your own Perspective for consideration, send us a script that will run about 90 seconds when read -- that's about 250 words -- and email it to NPR@niu.edu, with "Perspectives" in the subject line.

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The Sound of Science

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WNIJ and NIU STEAM are partnering to create “The Sound of Science,” a weekly series explaining important science, technology, engineering and math concepts using sound. The feature will air at 1:04 p.m. Fridays as a lead-in to Science Friday.Got questions or topic suggestions for the Sound of Science team? Please submit them below!The Sound of Science is made possible by Ken Spears Construction

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Travel with Rick Steves

Rick Steves

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A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...

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KQED's The California Report

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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.

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Under Rocks

Northern Public Radio

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What’s so great about the Midwest? WNIJ’s Under Rocks podcast isn’t afraid to dive into that question head-first every month. In fact, our team won’t leave a stone unturned when it comes to hunting down the most interesting people, places, and events in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.What are you excited about? We’re always looking for a shove in the right direction, so send us on our next adventure by messaging us at Rocks@niu.edu.

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Northern Light

NCPR: North Country Public Radio

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An update on the most important news of the North Country

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This Week in Illinois History

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This Week in Illinois History provides a 90-second snapshot of an event significant to Illinois history. Join Host Clint Cargile as he covers big events while also exposing little-known pieces of Illinois history.

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Brave Little State

Vermont Public

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What if you could decide what stories Vermont Public should be covering, before they're even assigned? That's the idea behind Brave Little State.

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The STEM Read Podcast

Northern Public Radio

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The STEM Read podcast explores the connections between STEM and storytelling. Host Gillian King-Cargile dives into hot topics in K-12 education with an educator or STEM expert and then talks with an author whose books can ignite enthusiasm for reading and learning.We are no longer producing new episodes of the STEM Read Podcast, but our previously recorded episodes are still available. We hope you'll take a listen!

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Montana Wildfire News

Montana Public Radio

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Wildfire, fire management and air quality news for western Montana and the northern Rockies.

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Montana News

Montana Public Radio

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Statewide news from Montana Public Radio

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KPFA Radio

KPFA Radio

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Our podcast includes episodes of KPFA Radio shows as well as station updates and donor highlights. KPFA is a community powered radio station that creates and curates a unique mix of music, informed public affairs, culture, and news. Since 1949, KPFA has investigated the contemporary intersections of class, race, distribution of wealth and it’s affects on the citizens of our Northern and Central California coverage area.

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Living Downstream

Steve Mencher

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Northern California Public Media presents Living Downstream: The Environmental Justice Podcast, produced in association with the NPR One mobile app. Living Downstream explores environmental justice in communities from California to Indonesia and is hosted by NCPM News Director Steve Mencher. The podcast features some of the most experienced environmental reporters in the public radio system, as well as a handful of talented newcomers.

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If All Else Fails

NCPR: North Country Public Radio

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Far-right extremism is thriving in small, rural communities across the country, gaining the support of mainstream voters and local law enforcement. In this podcast from North Country Public Radio, reporters Emily Russell and Zach Hirsch investigate extremist groups and militia movements in northern New York State, why they're drawing support, and what kinds of threats they pose at a pivotal moment for democracy in the United States.

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Seanskee's Mix Sets

Seanskee

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It's not about me or any amazing DJ tricks that I could do - it's about the MUSIC. I am Seanskee, a DJ since 1979. I am an experienced nightclub, event, festival and mix-show DJ. I have played to crowds from the hundreds, to thousands, to tens(hundreds?)-of-thousands in clubs, theaters, events and on TV. My work has taken me from Chicago, to Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco, among many other cities in the U.S. In Chicago during the rise of House Music in the 1980s and early 1990s ...

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Access Utah

Tom Williams

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Access Utah is UPR's original program focusing on the things that matter to Utah. The hour-long show airs live Monday-Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Access Utah covers everything from pets to politics in a range of formats from in-depth interviews to call-in shows. Email us at upraccess@gmail.com or call at 1-800-826-1495. Join the discussion!

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Newsmakers

Wisconsin Public Radio

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"Newsmakers" is a weekly news and current affairs talk show produced by WPR's La Crosse News Bureau. The program's host/producer is Ezra Wall (pictured above) with La Crosse senior news editor/producer John Davis. Interviews on the program explore politics, education, the environment and other regional issues relevant to southwest Wisconsin and adjacent portions of Minnesota and Iowa.

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WXPR A Northwoods Moment In History

WXPR Public Radio

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We turn back the clock with local historians to find out what life in the Northwoods used to be like. This is part of an initiative by WXPR to tell the history and culture of northern Wisconsin.

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Best of Nolan

BBC Radio Ulster

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Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day: an unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment. From BBC Radio Ulster

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Priced Out: A Podcast on Affordable Housing

KUNR Public Radio

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Home and rental prices continue to soar in Northern Nevada and Northeastern California, leaving more working families and individuals on the brink. Seniors, college students, single parents, immigrants, and the working poor are particularly vulnerable. Some must choose to pay rent over buying food or securing healthcare. The lack of affordable housing in urban and rural areas alike is changing the identity of this region. In response, the KUNR newsroom is examining housing through many lense ...

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As It Was

ETeel

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Colorful vignettes dedicated to the regional history of Southern Oregon and Northern California. As It Was is an all volunteer effort -- produced by Raymond Scully and narrated by Shirley Patton in partnership with writers from the Southern Oregon Historical Society.If you have a writing background and would like to submit an As It Was essay for consideration, email your written piece to mrkrt@ashlandhome.net.A collection of As It Was essays is available in a high-quality paperback book at t ...

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WXPR Field Notes

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On the second Tuesday of every month, we hear from our contributors in the field. Susan Knight and Gretchen Gerrish both work for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Limnology at Trout Lake Station. Scott Bowe is the Director of Kemp Natural Resources Station.

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rAVe [Publications] AV Insider

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Johnny Mota is a systems integrator in northern California. He writes for rAVe [Publications] as a member of the BlogSquad, and host of AV Insider of rAVe RADIO

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Underreported from WNYC's The Leonard Lopate Show

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Major news events throughout the world continue to be largely ignored until they reach tragic proportions. Underreported, a weekly feature on The Leonard Lopate Show, tackles these issues and gives an in-depth look into stories that are often relegated to the back pages.

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American Indian Airwaves

American Indian Airwaves

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American Indian Airwaves (AIA), an Indigenous public affairs radio porgram and, perhaps, the longest running Native American radio program within both Indigenous and the United States broadcast communication histories. Also, AIA broadcast weekly every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm (PCT) on KPFK FM 90.7 Los Angeles (http://www.kpfk.org). Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aiacr American Indian Airwaves is produced in Burntswamp Studios and started broadcasting on March 1st, 1973 on KPFK in order t ...

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Backstage at Tilles Center

LIU Studios

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Backstage at Tilles Center provides listeners with an exclusive behind the scenes peak at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post. Learn what it takes to put on a performance on stage, and hear plenty of backstage stories along the way! Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance. Til ...

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Alabar aka Barashkov - DJ Music Mix & Live Sets

Alabar aka Barashkov

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DJ, producer Alexander Barashkov (DJ BARASHKOV) DJ BARASHKOV began his career in 2002. Addiction young DJ were very diverse and covered many styles of music from pop, and house to drum`n`bass`. However, DJ BARASHKOV was in continuous creative search. Having tried thus almost all kinds of house music. In January 2003, he made his debut in nightclub Hutor-House, and soon took the place of the resident almost 2 years. He did not lose time in vain, while continuing to develop a sense of musical ...

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What are individual Montanans doing to combat climate change? 8:29

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In the third and final episode of our Big Why climate series, we travel across the state to meet Montanans banding together to combat climate change.By Austin Amestoy, Ellis Juhlin

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San Francisco Giants' Legend Willie Mays Dies At 93 10:43

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Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away on Tuesday. He was 93. Mays spent 21 years with the Giants and is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Reporter: Brian Watt, KQED Today is Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. at the end of the Civil War. In Humboldt County, the g…

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Sinn Féin's Pat Cullen - former head of Royal College of Nursing - fails to condemn IRA murder of nurses during the Troubles 1:20:19

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And parents asking to increase provision for special needs pupils after 19 years of age.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Perspective: If you could chat with the birds... 1:31

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Connie Seraphine learns she can talk with the animals...the birds, at least!By Connie Seraphine

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Watertown Juneteenth, local Iraq & Afghanistan war memorials, Laura Lavoie 33:59

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(Jun 19, 2024) Watertown Juneteenth is hosting the second part of its Juneteenth celebrations today. Organizers hope the events inspire other Black people to share their stories; while a national memorial for Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans goes through a lengthy planning and fundraising process, veterans are working with state and local governme…

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More women and men seeking sterilization post Roe, study finds 5:26

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After Roe v Wade was overturned in June 2022, doctors said a wave of young people started showing up in their offices asking for permanent birth control - like tubal ligations or vasectomies.By Aaron Bolton

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'The Wide Open' podcast: Coming August 1 2:32

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Explore the places where we come together and fall apart. Nuanced reporting on under-covered environmental issues — with plenty of adventure, wildlife and rich sound along the way.

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Will Voters Have Change Of Heart When It Comes To Tax For Improvements At Fresno State 10:41

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Fresno State calls itself the Central Valley’s university, but campus buildings and infrastructure are increasingly dilapidated. And twice now, Fresno County residents have voted down ballot measures that would have provided the university with more than a billion dollars for repairs and maintenance. Will voters ever change their mind? Reporter: Ra…

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More detail emerges over the so called UVF 'show of strength' in east Belfast 1:20:33

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And is it time tipping became a part of our culture here in Northern Ireland?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Perspective: Do you believe in miracles? 1:55

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Wester Wuori says science deserves all the credit.By Wester Wuori

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Adirondack heat, air quality checks, Betsy Kepes 31:33

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(Jun 18, 2024) This week's heat wave is part of a trend of warmer, more extreme weather events in the Adirondack North Country; because of the Canadian wildfires last year, officials are asking New Yorkers to monitor air quality every day this summer; and, our book reviewer Betsy Kepes stops by to talk about a novel set in St. Lawrence County about…

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Poetically Yours – What’s all the buzz? 2:47

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This segment highlights poets from northern Illinois. Today’s episode features Carol Obertubbesing.By Yvonne Boose

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Survivors Of Burned Down Palm Springs Neighborhood Seek Reparations 10:37

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Palm Springs is known as a wealthy city filled with luxurious hotels and casinos. But lesser known is the history of its violent racism against a predominately Black and Latino neighborhood. Now, former residents are seeking reparations. Reporter: Madi Bolaños, The California Report Several large wildfires broke out across the state over the weeken…

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A wet May could delay summer wildfires in the Northern Rockies 1:11

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An unusually dry winter fueled expectations of a long and active fire season throughout the Northern Rockies. Fire experts, however, say the reality may be more nuanced than that.By Edward F. O'Brien

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Researchers rethink rural wildfire mitigation 1:35

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It’s wildfire season. Rural communities and those on the outskirts of urban centers face greater danger than others. New research urges homeowners and state officials to rethink how they mitigate risk for those areas.By John Hooks

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Researchers rethink rural wildfire mitigation 1:35

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Environmental groups seek court action over climate petition 1:11

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A coalition of nonprofits and businesses are asking a court to order state utility regulators to respond to their petition to incorporate climate change into their decision-making.By Ellis Juhlin

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Survey shows jump in vaccine skepticism during the COVID pandemic 0:47

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A national survey finds that the pandemic has had lingering effects on both confidence in vaccines and staffing woes at public health departments.By Aaron Bolton

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A wet May could delay summer wildfires in the Northern Rockies 1:11

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An unusually dry winter fueled expectations of a long and active fire season throughout the Northern Rockies. Fire experts, however, say the reality may be more nuanced than that.By Edward F. O'Brien

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To boost bull trout numbers, FWP plans to kill nonnative lake trout in Swan Lake 0:59

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State and Federal wildlife officials are making plans to kill lake trout in the Swan Lake drainage. The agencies say core populations of native bull trout are at risk of extinction in coming decades due to competition and predation by nonnative lake trout.By John Hooks

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GOP factions split wins and losses in legislative primaries 1:56

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In legislative races between hard-right GOP candidates and more moderate conservatives, each faction picked up wins and losses.By Shaylee Ragar

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